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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
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July 2015 in “The European research journal” Stopping aripiprazole can reverse its side effect of hair loss.
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Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
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